HEAT STROKE AND KIDNEY INJURY: A GROWING CONCERN AMIDST CLIMATE CHANGE

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HEAT STROKE AND KIDNEY INJURY: A GROWING CONCERN AMIDST CLIMATE CHANGE

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Safa Y. Mohammed safa.yah@hotmail.com Sinnar University Medical Department Sinnar State Sudan -

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Abdulqadir J. Nashwan anashwan@hamad.qa Hamad Medical Corporation Nursing & Midwifery Research Department Doha Qatar *

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Introduction

Rising global temperatures are contributing to a growing public health crisis, with heat-related illnesses emerging as significant threats beyond cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Notably, the association between heat stroke and acute kidney injury (AKI) is gaining recognition as a serious yet underappreciated consequence of climate change.

Methods

This synthesis draws on recent clinical evidence and epidemiological data to examine the impact of heat stress on kidney function, mechanisms of injury including hypoperfusion, rhabdomyolysis, and systemic inflammation, and explores the socio-environmental factors that exacerbate risk.

Results

Heat stroke disrupts thermoregulation and renal perfusion, leading to significant AKI incidence—affecting up to one-third of hospitalized patients. High-risk groups include the elderly, laborers, individuals with chronic diseases, and those in low-resource settings. Recurrent or severe episodes of heat-related AKI are linked to progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD), compounding the global kidney disease burden. Evidence supports public health interventions such as hydration campaigns, heat warning systems, and workplace safety regulations, alongside clinical vigilance and early management.

Conclusion

As climate change accelerates, so does the threat of heat-induced kidney injury. Urgent multi-sectoral action is needed—through research, clinical preparedness, and policy integration—to safeguard kidney health in a warming world.

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